Anisotropic films based on sulfoderivatives of perylenetetracarboxylic
acid dibenzimidazole (PTCA DBI) which contain oxo groups pendant to a perylene
core. The oxo-groups, in combination with portions of the perylene core, form a
quinoid system of bonds. The oxo substituted PTCA DBI sulfoderivatives form liquid
crystal systems possessing high optical properties. Said liquid crystal systems
can be applied onto various substrates to obtain optically isotropic or anisotropic,
at least partially crystalline, films applicable in various fields.